Leviticus 14:12 · measurement explained
One log of oil in the wave offering
The priest presents the lamb for the trespass offering together with the log of oil introduced in the cleansing instructions.
Read the verse first
“The priest shall take one of the male lambs, and offer him for a trespass offering, with the log of oil, and wave them for a wave offering before the LORD.
World English Bible · engwebp-source-2026-09-12
Modern measurement range
One log
300–330 mL
1.27–1.39 US cups · 10.6–11.6 Imp fl oz
Using the log estimate. The log appears with oil in Leviticus; this converts volume, not the oil's weight.
Calculate another amount →A log is a small liquid measure; converting it to millilitres helps readers picture a manageable vessel rather than a large jar.
What this conversion does—and does not—show
It gives a defensible modern scale for the amount stated in the verse. Ancient standards varied by time and place, so the endpoints are deliberately approximate. A volume is not a food mass, a metal weight is not a modern cash value, and a conversion does not settle a textual, archaeological, or theological debate.
Conversion references: ESV weights and measures ↗, American Bible Society ↗, and Encyclopedia of the Bible ↗. Reference pages accessed October 10, 2026.